STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an all-in-one meal that's bursting with fall flavors. The savory goodness comes from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it's balanced out with subtly sweet and tarts flavors from apples and cranberries. The quinoa gives it a nice texture and lots of added protein. It's heavenly!
Provided by Melissa Huggins
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each squash to create a flat edge, so the squash can stand up (don't cut too much or it will leave a hole). Cut stems off the tops if they protrude. Now cut each squash horizontally in half. Scoop out the membranes and seeds inside of the squash & discard. (*photos are in post above)
- Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side up. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. (*Optional: lightly brush with maple syrup to add a subtle sweetness) Roast the squash for about 35-45 minutes, or until tender (test with a fork).
- Add the quinoa and broth to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to maintain a low simmer. Cover with lid and cook until liquid is gone and quinoa is fluffy. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Set aside.
- In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, apples until softened. About 5-6 minutes
- Add the mushrooms, cranberries, garlic, sage, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sauté about 7-9 minutes, or until mushrooms and cranberries are tender (if food sticks to the pan, you can splash a little vegetable broth or white wine to deglaze).
- Remove from heat and add the cooked quinoa. Combine well and taste for seasoning, add more as needed.
- When the squash is ready, fill with the stuffing mixture. (*optional: drizzle/spritz top of stuffing with oil for a crispier top). Place in oven and bake 10-15 minutes, until the quinoa is lightly browned & crispy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Acorn halve, Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 383 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 5 g
QUINOA STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an amazing fall entree or side dish. Chicken sausage, cranberries, pepitas, and feta cheese make this recipe a winner.
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the bottoms of each squash to prevent rolling when served. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake squash, flesh side down for 30-40 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, make the filling by heating olive oil in a medium skillet. Add shallot, saute for 2-3 minutes and then add green bell pepper until soft. Lastly, add mushrooms, white wine, and rosemary. Continue to cook until liquid has reduced significantly. Take off the stove and add spinach, toss until wilted. Transfer all to cooked quinoa, also adding cooked chicken sausage, pine nuts, and dried cranberries.
- When the acorn squash is done, flip over and spoon quinoa mixture evenly into each. Top with crumbled feta cheese and pumpkin/squash seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849 kcal, Carbohydrate 113 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 883 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGAN QUINOA-CRANBERRY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This stuffed squash isn't trying to trick you into thinking it's stuffed with meat. And it doesn't have tothe quinoa filling is satisfying enough on its own, full of spiced warmth (thanks to the curry powder) and salty sweetness (from the pistachios and cranberries).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up.
- Whisk together the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil and the maple syrup in a cup. Brush the flesh side of the squash halves with some of the maple mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the squash flesh-side down in the baking dish, then brush the skin side with maple mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the squash is fork-tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Poke the inside of the squash halves with a fork and brush generously with more of the maple mixture.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the quinoa, curry powder, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the cranberries, remaining maple mixture, half of the parsley and half of the pistachios.
- Stuff the squash halves with the quinoa and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature.
QUINOA-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Quinoa made in a savory and sweet fashion is mixed with freshly baked acorn squash and all laid back in the shell.
Provided by extremegabby
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down in a baking pan.
- Bake acorn squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Flip to face up and cool until easily handled.
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in prunes, raisins, apricots, garlic, and ginger. Cook until prunes, raisins, and apricots plump up and quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and add salt; mix well.
- Scoop flesh of the acorn squash from the shells; cut into cubes and toss gently with quinoa mixture. Stuff empty shells with mixture. Sprinkle pecans on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.2 calories, Carbohydrate 128.2 g, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 15.3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 37.2 g
QUINOA-STUFFED SQUASH BOATS
My colorful "boats" with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that's cream-colored with green stripes. In a pinch, acorn squash will do-but don't eat the skin! -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Lightly brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes., Stir in garbanzo beans, cranberries, green onion, sage, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining oil and salt; spoon into squash. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Kale, onion and white beans are the base for this succulent squash dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quinoa Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush squash with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast cut side down until tender, about 30 minutes. Flip and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add sage, thyme, beans, quinoa, and kale. Cook, stirring, until greens wilt, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide stuffing between squash halves and roast until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For each serving, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon hazelnuts, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and squeeze with lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 167 g
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH QUINOA AND PISTACHIOS
Quinoa's a complete protein, and it will easily fill up guests who skip the turkey. If you're serving vegans, swap the feta for some nutritional yeast, which has a mild nutty, cheesy flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quinoa Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Brush squash with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast cut side down on 2 baking sheets until tender and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, parsley, feta, pistachios, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Divide filling among squash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 173 g
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